EPISODE · Nov 30, 2021 · 55 MIN
Cosy knits, festive baking and reinventing the Christmas tree
from Konfekt Korner · host Monocle
We meet Swiss design duo Rue Hippolyte to find out about their festive décor installation; we learn about the history of the wreath; and pop over to Slovenia to sample some lect, a traditional gingerbread. Plus: we head to Finland to meet the community of grandmothers who create hats for knitwear brand Myssyfarmi; and Caroline Fay-Fright, founder of British brand Hyht, tells us about the challenges and benefits of sourcing wool within the British Isles for her jumpers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We meet Swiss design duo Rue Hippolyte to find out about their festive décor installation; we learn about the history of the wreath; and pop over to Slovenia to sample some lect, a traditional gingerbread. Plus: we head to Finland to meet the community of grandmothers who create hats for knitwear brand Myssyfarmi; and Caroline Fay-Fright, founder of British brand Hyht, tells us about the challenges and benefits of sourcing wool within the British Isles for her jumpers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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